Pictures show this used w/the laptop hinge down - will it firmly hold a laptop hinge-up? Recent MacBook Airs vent from the hinge side.
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No, it will not firmly hold the MacBook Air hinge up. Personally, I have not noticed any overheating as the MacBook Air inherently runs cool. Also the fan shuts off as soon as the computer is shut. My computer runs as well as it has since day one.
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The way the picture is shown is how it works. Cannot hold the computer with the hinges pointing up. However, the bottom of the base of the Arc is completely wide open. I really works really good. You won't be disappointed.
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Hinge up would cause the laptop to lean instead of standing vertical due to placing the thinner edge in the arc. Also, all of your ports would then be towards the top. The arc holds the the laptop off of the desktop so air flow is not restricted.
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That's how mine works too, sorry. Kinda dumb for a case at this price. In fairness, the Apple case had the same issue. However, during use, this wasn't a deal breaker with either. Throw it in a bag, it stays shut. That's all I need.
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Don't Know for sure. Google the vent model. Sooner or later you'll find photos showing real good images of the types of vents. When you fond one that looks like yours (the hinge connections) that's probably the one.
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Hmmm well if your purchasing it for a MacBook I would say yes because unlike any other laptop there isn't a fan that it can block because the bottom of it is solid. I leave it in the case with a hard shell and it's fine
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Hi. I actually just tried it to see what would happen. I'm not sure if I need you to sign some kind of agreement that you won't sue me if something bad happens to your laptop but here goes anyway. Now not sure if you saw my review but I give you fair warning that I'm not entirely sure I put the stand together correctly. However it holds paper so seems to be right. I only say this because I saw a response that said you can't tilt the desk (top) all the way back but I can. So I either assembled it wrong or that person is wrong. Anyway I was able to to tilt it totally level and put my laptop on it (I have a 15in macbook). It's sturdy in the middle where the stand joins the top but it's a bit wobbly from side to side. However it bore the weight without anything happening (I only tested it for about a minute). I think it's a little risky because there's nothing keeping it on the stand if someone were to ever accidentally knock into it. And again it is wobbly from side to side. I think you could risk it but I wonder if there's something slightly better out there for that purpose. Honestly my vote is that it's wobbly enough to make me too uncomfortable. Do you have iPad? That would work perfectly with the stand in the correct position.
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Yeah, I believe that's part of the design. The mac mini can slide in face up or down so the mac mini itself would be installed right-side up. I currently have mine installed on a wall with the mac mini pointing down and it seems fine. The lock sits off to the side so if you had the mac installed either way the lock shouldn't get in the way of anything and yet still keep it from coming out.
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There is a tab on the bottom that holds an ipad or something of that size up and the top of the Lapgear is held open by an arm, but it would be awkward with the shape of the laptop. That's just for me, however. I just tried my laptop on it, and the weight is supported. As I said, just a bit awkward.
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Yes, it will help. The MacBooks have an aluminum body, which is basically a heat sink, so getting airflow underneath it will keep it cooler than it would be just sitting on a solid surface (or worse, a pillow/couch/bed).
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I would recommend something like the Rain Design M-Stand which allows the MBP to stay open. I would think after many hours of being heated in close shell mode, it will have an effect on the screen and keyboard.
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I repaired both sides of mine with the gel type super glue and its holding fine. I have a very heavy laptop on mine also. Hope that helps.
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I have the 13" Mac Air, when it arrived in the mail I had a rubberized shell on my Mac already. I tried to fit it with the shell still on and it did not go into the straps easily. It also has too much pressure on the seal for the screen to dim when I would try to shut it. But if I took it out of the two straps (located in the top two corners of the screen) then I could easily use it as a sleeve. So I guess it depends how thin the shell is and if it is rubberized but to have 2 cases on a Mac Air is hard to do because of how precise the closing mechanisms are designed.
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There are air vents in the case, in front of MacBook vents. So no cooling issues with this case !
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I'm not sure what you're asking- the laptop doesn't snap shut, or one of the case pieces doesn't snap in place? I had a little difficulty putting my bottom piece on. My solution was holding one corner in place and run my other hand along the front and sides, then used both hands to snap in the vent area. Hope that helps!
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It will certainly hold it, but if you specifically mean in the included "laptop soft sleeve" then probably not. But it would be reasonably simple to utilize the existing space with a third-party soft-sleeve of your choosing, and would protect the laptop equally well. You would have to remove the net-bag lid compartments, but that's no great loss, just reposition them on the sides of the lower body of the case.
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I bought a felt MacBook Air case, it came with a separate pouch thing presumably for the charger. However, it fits the keypad perfectly, so that's what I'm using. The brand of the case I bought is Inateck.
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It holds it in place somewhat, it will kinda slide down till it reaches the lip on the edge. Inspite of this slight inconvenience, have still been happy with it. I have an 17" laptop on it that I think because it is kinda heavy would move on anything it is placed on.
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It will stretch out. Made sure that you pull the zipper outward as you zip, never touching the edge of your MacBook Air. The edge is actually protected by padding around the edges. But it will break in as you use it.